Since we all have different sensitivities, this should be considered a guide rather than a guarantee of corn-free status. This list is always changing as manufacturers are constantly changing their formulas. If you do have a reaction to any of these products, do let us know.
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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Corn-Free Foods & Products List - Feb 2013

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Corn-Free Foods & Products List – Current only at the time of posting (normally, but I am still playing a bit of catchup, this list is at least more current than the last one. Please double check ingredients every time).

This is not a guarantee of corn-free, but foods that I in conjunction with others (Delphi & Facebook groups) have investigated and tested. Since we all have different sensitivities, use this more as a guide and less as a bible. Some of these foods I haven’t tried and have relied on other’s experiences, as some of these products are either not available in my area or I must avoid them for other reasons.

Read labels every time you buy a product, and be cautious. If anyone has had problems with anything listed here, please do let us know. (Thanks to Violets for her work in helping to create this list.)

Some items on the list have reported corn in them (mostly medications). These have been left on the list, with the source of corn noted on the side. These are left on the list as they may be needed in an emergency, and an educated decision is best at these times.

Legend:

Added or Checked 12/12 - this is the date that it was added to the list or last checked for it's success among corn allergics. This is more for my information so I know which products should be reviewed and double checked for product changes.

MC – Company/Manufacturer confirms or claims product to be corn-free.

MC 10/06 – Date last confirmed with company.

? – Items thought to be corn-free. Successfully eaten by at least one person, but more confirmation is needed.

Untested – Company Confirmed corn-free, but no one has tested it to my knowledge.

Reported Reactions – Reactions have been reported, but may or may not be corn related. Use with caution.

KFP = Kosher For Passover (may only be available during Passover season)

GFCF = Gluten-Free/Casein-Free

GF = Gluten-free (Gluten status is not always up-to-date on this list. Please check the gluten-free version of this list for more up-to-date gluten-free & corn-free products)

Locally produced Honey (preferably from a farmer’s market where you can double check source. Some store bought honey contains corn syrup to lower costs, some bees are fed corn syrup in winter and it gets into the honey)

Pure Maple Syrup (make certain its 100% pure & not flavored with no defoamer - this sounds a lot easier than it is. Most often a maple syrup seems to do well with everyone for a while, then it doesn’t. Which is why none are listed here currently.)

Bare Escentuals – some products – eye & blush powders only (not mineral veil) Read Ingredients. Bismuth Oxychloride is a known irritant common in mineral powders. Skin reactions may occur due to this ingredient in sensitive skin, but is not corn-related.

12 comments:

Eva
said...

I inquired about Old Dutch Gourmet Sea Salt Thick-Cut Potato Chips because I was getting a gut ache.

"Thank you for taking the time to contact us. I have spoken with our Quality Control team regarding your inquiry. This particular product does not contact any corn or corn by products. However it is produced in a facility in which we manufacturer product that does contain byproducts of corn (some of these include but are not limited to: Corn Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Modified Corn Starch). Old Dutch Foods, Inc."

Whole Foods recently changed their 365 tomato paste and it now contains citric acid. I don't know what it is derived from, but stopped buying it and registered a complaint with the store as soon as I saw it on the label. I was so sad, but so happy to find your list! Thank you.

I noticed the Elyon Marshmallows on the Corn-Free List. I could not find the Elyon website but did find a list of ingredients for the Elyon mini marshmallows at: http://www.glutenfree.us/ShopOnline/ELN/520.html which indicates that "corn or tapioca starch" is an ingredient. Does anyone know if corn starch is used in this product? Should this product be removed from the Corn-Free list?

I would say I am very sensitive to corn & many other foods. For chocolate, I have found I am only able to eat Chocolove organic 73% dark chocolate (none of their others, though). I wanted to share that with other chocolate lovers. I have tried everything else I could find that looked safe & was unable to eat it without getting sick. FoodFacts website can be helpful, also for avoiding corn - don't go by ratings, look at the ingredient lists.Blessings in this journey!